History Quiz: Understanding the Human Past

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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Protohistory
  • Mythology
  • Ancient history

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Fictional literature and fantasy novels
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Internet blogs and forums

How do historians describe, examine, and analyze past events?

  • Using guesswork
  • Using astrology
  • Using mathematical equations
  • Using a narrative (correct)

How are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified?

<p>Cultural heritage or legends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does history differ from myth?

<p>&quot;History is supported by verifiable evidence&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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